Simrad MARINE COMPUTER - INSTALLATION REV A Instruction Manual

MANUAL SIMRAD AP16 Autopilot 20221560F Sw.1.2.01 English

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 8 20221560F 6.1 Alarms...124 7 Sp

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 98 20221560F 4.5 Interface Settings Sets the format of the clock/data output for radars connected to the Autopilot Computer.

Configuration and setup 20221560F 99 Exit the Display units menu by pressing STBD 1 button to proceed to the Sea trial menu, or press STBY to return t

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 100 20221560F Set Rudder zero (Not applicable when configured for Virtual feedback) This adjustment should be made in calm sea

Configuration and setup 20221560F 101 Minimum rudder Some vessels may have a tendency of not responding to small rudder commands around the “course ke

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 102 20221560F Before you start the compass calibration, make sure you have enough open water around you to make a full turn wit

Configuration and setup 20221560F 103 Lubber line Lubber line Magnitude of local field in % of earth’s magnetic field. Direction of local field

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 104 20221560F Note ! If an OFFSET still exists after having compensated for it, one of the following problems may still exist:

Configuration and setup 20221560F 105 and boat speed inputs to achieve the correct apparent wind angle. Increasing the ‘Wind damping’, will make the A

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 106 20221560F Automatic tuning is an optional procedure that is not required for the AP16 to function. The AP16 is preset with

Configuration and setup 20221560F 107 Proceed to the next menu item by pressing the STBD 1 button, or return to Standby mode by pressing the STBY butt

System Description 20221560F 9 1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 1.1 General Congratulations on the purchase of your new Simrad AP16 autopilot system and thank y

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 108 20221560F NAV change limit In NAV mode, when the required course change at the approaching waypoint is more than the set l

Configuration and setup 20221560F 109 This adjustment must be made when steering in dead calm sea. Confirm by pressing the STBD 10 button. Note! Thi

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 110 20221560F performing an Automatic tuning. The parameters are divided into two sets (page 23): • HI value parameters for au

Configuration and setup 20221560F 111 Rudder sets the rudder gain which is the ratio between the commanded angle and the heading error. − Too little

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 112 20221560F Autotrim standard value is 40 sec. which should work well on most boats. Rudder Limit should be kept at

Configuration and setup 20221560F 113 Select System data by pressing the STBY 10 button. System Data Menu Steer compass Steering Compass readout, M=Ma

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 114 20221560F Select the screen by pressing the STBD 1 button and confirm by pressing the STBD 10 button. The menu provides you

Configuration and setup 20221560F 115 • Open the source select page in the User Setup menu and check that data are available. • Check the navigator

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 116 20221560F Proceed to the SimNet Setup menu by pressing the STBD 1 button, or press STBY to return to normal AP16 operation.

Configuration and setup 20221560F 117 SimNet gateway Indicates which control unit that transmits and receives information on SimNet. The display veri

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 10 20221560F Other documentation material that is provided with your system includes a warranty card. This must be filled out b

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 118 20221560F Final sea trial After having completed all settings in the Installation Menu, take the boat out and perform a fin

Configuration and setup 20221560F 119 Providing user training The user should be instructed in the "basic" operational functions, such as: −

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Maintenance 20221560F 121 5 MAINTENANCE 5.1 Control unit The AP16 Control Unit will under normal use require little maintenance. If the unit require

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 122 20221560F 5.6 Exchange of software programme Autopilot Computer Figure 5-1 AC10/AC20/AC40 Main PC-Board • Remove the EP

Maintenance 20221560F 123 Autopilot Control Unit You will need a special kit for a PC to perform the programming of the Control Unit. Order the follow

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 124 20221560F 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING An autopilot is a complex system. Its performance dependents on a proper installation and a s

Trouble shooting 20221560F 125 Display readout Probable fault Recommended action Shallow water (Only if AP25 is part of the system) The depth is ins

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 126 20221560F Display readout Probable fault Recommended action Rudder test failed Following conditions may exist: a) Rudder

Trouble shooting 20221560F 127 Display readout Probable fault Recommended action Failure active Control Unit Active control unit goes silent. 1. Pr

System Description 20221560F 11 1.4 AP16 Control Unit A compact autopilot control for panel, bulkhead or bracket mounting. It has a multifunction LCD

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 128 20221560F Display readout Probable fault Recommended action Com. failure with ACXX Faulty Autopilot Computer or poor Robn

Spare parts list 20221560F 129 7 SPARE PARTS LIST AP16 Control Unit 22087399 AP16 Control Unit 22088207 AP16 mounting kit consisting of: 22087589

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 130 20221560F 22082036 AC40 Base plate 22081350 Main cover 22081368 Terminal cover RFC35 Electronic Fluxgate Compass 22086995

Spare parts list 20221560F 131 Robnet2 cables 24005613 Robnet2 cable, 1 m (3’) with two plugs 24005621 Robnet2 cable, 5 m (16’) with two plugs 2400

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 132 20221560F 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 8.1 AP16 Autopilot System Boat size and type:... Up to 80 feet, Po

Technical specifications 20221560F 133 Heading sensors: Standard: ... RFC35 Electronic Fluxgate compass Options:...

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 134 20221560F Display: Type: ... Backlit LCD matrix display Resolution: ...

Technical specifications 20221560F 135 8.3 Autopilot Computers Dimensions: ... See Figure 8-2 and Figure 8-3 Weight: AC1

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 136 20221560F Figure 8-2 AC10/AC20 Autopilot Computer - Dimensions Figure 8-3 AC40 Autopilot Computer - Dimensions

Technical specifications 20221560F 137 8.4 RFC35 Fluxgate compass Dimensions: ... See Figure 8-4 Weight: ...

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 12 20221560F 1.7 Heading Sensors The AP16 autopilot can be used with the following combinations of heading sensors: RFC35 Elec

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 138 20221560F 8.5 RC36 Rate compass Dimensions: ... Same as RFC35. See Figure 8-4 Weight: ...

Technical specifications 20221560F 139 Frequency resolution: ... Centre: 3400 Hz, 20 Hz/degree of change Linearity:... ±

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 140 20221560F 8.7 R3000X Remote Control Dimensions: ... See Figure 8-7 Weight:... 0,4 kg (0,9 lbs) Material:...

Technical specifications 20221560F 141 8.9 IS15 Rudder Dimensions: ... See Figure 8-9 Weight: ...

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 142 20221560F Figure 8-9 IS15 Rudder - Dimensions 8.10 SimNet Maximum number of products connected in a network:...

Technical specifications 20221560F 143 8.11 IP protection Each part of a Simrad autopilot system has a two digits IP protection code. The IP rating

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 144 20221560F 8.12 NMEA and SimNet messages NMEA0183 messages and data overview for AC10, AC20, AC40Message ident.HDGHDMHDTRSA

Technical Specifications 20221560F 145 Remarks:RMC 2)VTG 2)APB 2) BOD BWW BWC BWR RMB 2)XTE HSCppnn n n nnn cP P* N N N N* N* N N * Pos flag o

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 146 20221560F SimNet/NMEA2000 messages and data overviewMessage ident.12725012724513030612826713031012825912827565408*129025129

Technical Specifications 20221560F 147 Remarks:12928312928465357*127237* SimNet proprietary NN Cdd dxdd dxdd dxdd dxdd dxdd dxd d d x In INFO views D

System Description 20221560F 13 1.8 Optional equipment A series of options are available for the basic AP16 system. R3000X Remote Control A small han

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 148 20221560F 9 GLOSSARY Apparent wind – The speed and direction from which the wind appears to blow with reference to the bow

Glossary 20221560F 149 Magnetic variation - A magnetic compass points to the magnetic north pole. The difference between this direction and true nort

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 150 20221560F True bearing – Bearing relative to true north; compass bearing corrected for compass error. True heading – Headin

Index 20221560F 151 10 INDEX A alarm external, 79 listing, 124 apparent wind, 32, 41, 148 arrival circle, 29 auto setup, 83 automatic tuning, 105 au

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 152 20221560F IP protection code, 143 L language, 87 layline, 37, 41 linear feedback installation, 80 lock function, 38 log sou

Index 20221560F 153 software program exchange, 123 software setup, 83 source manually update, 43 source update, 42 specifications, 132 steering lever

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Operation 20221560F 15 2 OPERATION WARNING ! An autopilot is a very useful navigational aid, but DOES NOT under any circumstance replace a human nav

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 16 20221560F The control unit shown above can operate as a stand alone unit in an autopilot system or combined in a multistatio

Operation 20221560F 17 After approximately 5 seconds, the system is operative and the unit that was turned on will show the Standby mode display. Othe

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 18 20221560F 2.3 AP16 with MSD50 Stern Drive unit Note ! The information in section 2.3 only applies if your autopilot is dri

Operation 20221560F 19 2.4 Non-Follow-Up steering (NFU) In Standby mode, the NFU display is presented when the PORT or STBD button is pressed. The ru

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 20 20221560F 2.5 R3000X Remote Control (NFU) Push button for Port and Stbd commands In STANDBY mode, the rudder will move as l

Operation 20221560F 21 2.7 Automatic Steering When AUTO mode is selected, the AP16 automatically picks the current boat heading as the set course an

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 22 20221560F STBY Regain manual steering by pressing the STBY button 2.8 Automatic control of steering parameters The AP16 pr

Operation 20221560F 23 Sailboat When sailing in WIND mode, the parameters are automatically changed by the direction of the wind as per below or by th

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 24 20221560F 2. The manually selected setting (HI or LO) will override the automatic selection and remain in effect until you r

Operation 20221560F 25 you exit DODGE by a second press on the TURN/DODGE button or select a mode. DOTURT URNDODGE Quick double press on TURN/DODGE t

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 26 20221560F DODGETURN Press TURN/DODGE to enter TACK mode 1 Select STBD tack Boat makes STBD tack 2.13 NoDrift Note ! Th

Operation 20221560F 27 NAV NoDrift mode Set course NoDrift indicator HI/LO parameter Heading Rudder Angle Note ! To operate in NoDrift mode your GP

Instruction manual 20221560F 1 Instruction Manual This manual is intended as a reference guide for operating and correctly installing the AP16 autopi

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 28 20221560F manually selected in the User setup menu item called “Source select” (page 42). The AP16 is designed to steer in “

Operation 20221560F 29 When operating the AP16 in NAV mode to steer through a route of waypoints, the AP16 will steer to the first waypoint in the rou

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 30 20221560F Example: With the speed of 20 knots you should use a waypoint circle with radius 0.09 nm. Note ! The distance

Operation 20221560F 31 1.DODGETURN Returns to NAV mode at present position with a new NAV prompt. Keeps all offset estimates (Wind/current etc.) in th

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 32 20221560F Wind (vane) mode Set wind angle: 044 degrees from stbd. Measured wind angle: 041°A A = Apparent T = T

Operation 20221560F 33 2.18 Tacking and gybing in Wind mode In WIND mode there is a tacking and gybing aid function. Tacking in WIND mode as compare

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 34 20221560F Gybing Gybing is possible when the true wind angle is larger than 120° When a gybe is initiated, the wind angle w

Operation 20221560F 35 the wind side is shifted and an unwanted gybe may happen. This can be hazardous for both the crew and the mast. The gybe preven

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 36 20221560F [1] [2] [4] [3] [7] [5] [6] [8] Figure 2-2

Operation 20221560F 37 Operating in WINDNAV mode Refer to Figure 2-2 with references [ ] the associated displays and the criteria (bullets) below. •

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 2 20221560F Document history Rev. A First edition. Rev. B Part no. for AC40 Power PCB ass’y, page 119 corrected. Added notes

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 38 20221560F 2.20 Multiple station system In normal operation control is accessible from every control unit connected to the A

Operation 20221560F 39 The “Lock function is disengaged by one of the following actions: − The active control unit unlocks the other ones and makes

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 40 20221560F STANDBY Mode Backlight The backlight of the display and buttons may be adjusted to 10 levels (10 = brightest). Th

Operation 20221560F 41 Wind, RACING parameters If ‘Wind setup’ is set to ‘RACING’ in the Installation/Dockside menu (see page 92), more settings are a

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 42 20221560F autopilot will calculate its own layline towards the waypoint and follow that. Layline steering is not active when

Operation 20221560F 43 Manual source select Step through the list of sources using the PORT 1 or STBD 1 button. Select the wanted source by using the

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 44 20221560F Water Speed Select the source for water speed (normally the same as the source providing Log data). Water te

Operation 20221560F 45 AUTO Mode Settings that are added for the AUTO and WIND modes are shown below. Other relevant settings are described under STAN

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 46 20221560F Nav/Wind setting, see page 40 RACING parameters, see page 41 Source select, see page 42 NAV Mode The User setup fo

Operation 20221560F 47 2.23 INFO menu A number of instrument pages are available under each mode screen if the required NMEA 0183 sentences are provi

Instruction manual 20221560F 3 Contents 1 System description ...

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 48 20221560F Depth/Speed Depth Speed through water Speed Over Ground Apparent wind Wind angle Wind Speed Rudder angle True win

Operation 20221560F 49 Sea Temperature If you prefer not to have all instrument pages available in the INFO menu, you may remove pages under the User

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 50 20221560F INFO menu flowchart 1263912457810111263912457810113-5 sec.time-out3-5 sec.time-outToggle1111

Operation 20221560F 51 INFO menu and Main screen active unit 1263912457810111101103-5 sec. time outMain screenINFO-menu Note ! Whenever the INFO menu

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Installation 20221560F 53 3 INSTALLATION 3.1 General This section provides detailed information required to successfully installing AP16 Autopilot s

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 54 20221560F d) Automatic tuning e) Viewing parameters 9. Test Autopilot Operation at Sea (refer to Sea Trial instructions, pa

Installation 20221560F 55 Notes! 1. On boats powered by outboards or stern drives it may be difficult to install a rudder feedback unit (chapter 3.6

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 56 20221560F transmission link. The slots enable maximum flexibility to provide the 1:1 mechanical linkage relationship. Note !

Installation 20221560F 57 Note ! Due to space limitations, it may be necessary to cut the length of the transmitter rod to move the RF300 closer to t

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 4 20221560F Heading capture ...21 2.8 Automatic

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 58 20221560F 3.8 Cable connections Use only shielded cables. This includes Mains input, drive units and if necessary for the e

Installation 20221560F 59 Power Board terminals Main Board terminals Note! The Mains input is not polarity protected on AC40. Ground terminal TB

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 60 20221560F 3.10 Drive unit installation The relations between drive units, drive unit voltage, autopilot computer, drive per

Installation 20221560F 61 LINEAR DRIVE UNITS MODEL MOTOR VOLTS AUTO-PILOT COM-PUTER MAX STROKE mm (in.) PEAK THRUST kg (lb.) MAX RUDDER TORQUE Nm (lb

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 62 20221560F PREVIOUS MODELS OF DRIVE UNITS Model Autopilot computer Drive unit voltage Input voltage (Mains) Drive output Int

Installation 20221560F 63 Connecting a hydraulic linear drive AUTOPILOT COMPUTERPOWER PCBTB1TB2 TB3 TB4TB5TB6DriveEngageSol. -MotorSol. -MotorTB7HYD

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 64 20221560F 3.11 Control unit installation Avoid mounting the control unit(s) where it is easily exposed to sunlight, as this

Installation 20221560F 65 − Apply the front panel corners. − Use the two locking knobs to assemble the cradle with the left and right brackets and a

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 66 20221560F When installing a system, try to minimize total Robnet2 cable length by connecting all Robnet2 units to the neares

Installation 20221560F 67 On-OffVsys+AUTOPILOT COMPUTERMAIN PCBROBNETBus+VsysWhBnBusPnk GryYelAP16CONTROL UNITREAR VIEWTB15Connect to any of the twoRo

Instruction manual 20221560F 5 INFO menu flowchart ...50 INFO menu and Main scre

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 68 20221560F mounting location. As the heading is displayed on the AP16 Control Unit, the heading sensor can be mounted at a re

Installation 20221560F 69 RFC35FLUXGATECOMPASSAUTOPILOT COMPUTERMAIN PCBHeadingSensor** NON POLARIZED(COLOR INDEPENDENT)HS+HS- Figure 3-13 RFC35 conn

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 70 20221560F 3.16 JS10 Joystick Refer to separate installation instructions supplied with the JS10 Joystick. 3.17 S35 NFU Lev

Installation 20221560F 71 The NMEA0183 output may also drive Simrad IS15 instruments directly. The different connecting diagrams on the following page

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 72 20221560F The SimNet network has to be terminated according to the number and type of products connected. In a small system

Installation 20221560F 73 PAGELIGHTINFOUPPERSIMRAD IS12INFOLOWERDATANAVWIN DDODGEINFOCOMBILIGHTALARMTIMERUPPERINFOSIMRA D IS12INFOLOWERSTBYAUTOPWRCOMB

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 74 20221560F STBYSETUPINFOPWRNAVWI NDAUTOTURNDODGE101011SIMRAD IS12TIMERALARMLIGHTLOWERINFOINFOUPPERUPPERSIMRAD IS12LIGHTALAR

Installation 20221560F 75 Figure 3-20 Robnet2, SimNet and Roblink network Notes ! 1. Maximum total length of SimNet cable is 60 m (196 ft.) excludi

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 76 20221560F 3.20 Single NMEA input/output RX1RX1+MAIN PCBNMEAInput 1Vbat+Sys. sel.GndTX1TX1+NMEAOutput1AUTOPILOT COMPUTERTB13

Installation 20221560F 77 3.22 NMEA output on Port 2 Output signal Output terminal Output sentence Continuous output of compass heading at 10 Hz (

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 6 20221560F 3.20 Single NMEA input/output...76 3.21 Double NMEA

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 78 20221560F 3.24 Radar Clock/Data AC20/AC40 AUTOPILOT COMPUTERPOWER PCBRadarTB8TB9TB10Data_hData_cClk_hClk_cSIMRAD/ANRITSUORF

Installation 20221560F 79 If IS15 Expander is used in the instrument system, the NMEA connections are made to this unit. See Figure 3-26. Figure 3-25

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 80 20221560F Ext.alarmTB6AUTOPILOT COMPUTERPOWER PCBTB7TB8TB9 Figure 3-27 External alarm connection 3.27 LF3000 Linear Feedb

Installation 20221560F 81 Turn the helm slowly by hand to the stop on either side, check that the rod does not bind up in any direction. Make a “drip

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Configuration and setup 20221560F 83 4 CONFIGURATION AND SETUP 4.1 First time turn on Before attempting to turn on the AP16 and perform an Installat

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 84 20221560F 4.2 Description of Installation Settings Note ! The installation settings must be performed as part of the insta

Configuration and setup 20221560F 85 selected values. Once the value is changed, it is stored until the next time the menu item is selected and change

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 86 20221560F DOCKSIDESEATRIALINSTALLATIONMENUSEA-TRIAL MENUDOCKSIDE MENUENGLISHDEUTSCHFRANCAISESPANOLITALIANONEDERLANDSSVENSKAN

Configuration and setup 20221560F 87 Language selection To access the language selection in the Installation Menu, confirm “Yes” by pressing the STBD

Instruction manual 20221560F 7 Compass calibration...101 Compass Offset ...

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 88 20221560F − Wind shift limit Select STANDBY mode and enter the Installation Menu as previously described. Select Dockside b

Configuration and setup 20221560F 89 the output voltage to the solenoids will be the same as the input voltage. Proceed to next menu item by pressing

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 90 20221560F Rudder zero may still be inaccurate and should be adjusted later during sea trial. Proceed to next menu item by pr

Configuration and setup 20221560F 91 speed on automatic steering (Maximum speed is used in NFU mode). The screen also tells whether a clutch is insta

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 92 20221560F Rudder Deadband The rudder deadband function is adaptive and is continuously operative. It prevents the rudder fro

Configuration and setup 20221560F 93 Minimum wind angle (NORMAL) The ‘Minimum wind angle’ is the minimum apparent wind angle that will keep the sails

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 94 20221560F Tack time (RACING) When performing a tack in WIND-mode, the rate of turn can be limited. This will give single han

Configuration and setup 20221560F 95 Dockside settings when configured for Virtual Feedback The Virtual Feedback algorithms in the autopilot software

Simrad AP16 Autopilot 96 20221560F as a numerical value equal to the physical rudder angle observed at the hard over position. Use the STBD 10 or POR

Configuration and setup 20221560F 97 Press and hold the TURN/DODGE button. Release the button when the rudder reaches the port hard over position.